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Behind Schumer’s Silence on Trump’s Picks, a Bid to Spotlight G.O.P. Divides

The Senate majority leader is staying out of Republican turmoil over the more contentious picks for strategic reasons.

Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

The Hockey Spotlight Is Coming For Joe Iginla

The youngest of the famed Iginla clan will play for Canada Red at the World Under-17 Challenge, where he has the chance to break out.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Spotlight on success: inspiring companies making a difference today

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Every day, you may face challenges that can make life a little more difficult—whether it’s navigating crowded city streets or finding convenient ways to manage your health. ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 28

How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies

Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 elections

Business - CNBC - November 5

Gaetz withdrawal shifts spotlight to Hegseth, Gabbard, Kennedy

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) decision to withdraw from consideration to become attorney general has shifted the attention of Senate Republicans to the nominations of Pete Hegseth, former ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Beyoncé brings star power to Harris rally in Texas with abortion law in the spotlight

Singer says America is on the ‘brink of history’ as Kamala Harris said Trump would seek to make state’s abortion ban nationwide. Beyoncé on Friday lent her star power to Kamala Harris at a ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Curry injury likely puts spotlight on Warriors' heralded depth

No matter what the Golden State Warriors' roster looks like, any injury to Steph Curry is the nightmare scenario.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Michelle Obama returns to political spotlight for final sprint of 2024 campaign

Michelle Obama, who has made clear her dislike of partisan politics, is putting her considerable star power behind Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump.

"Oprah Daily" spotlights the mental load women carry in new wellness class

Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.

North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile

The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Spain’s deadly floods put spotlight on lack of climate preparedness

Also in this newsletter: European lawmakers open to simpler post-Brexit trade relations

World - Financial Times - November 1

Harris puts Pennsylvania in spotlight with new Shapiro-narrated ad

Vice President Harris’s campaign on Friday unveiled its last Pennsylvania ad featuring Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), putting the critical battleground state in the spotlight. The 30-second ad was narrated ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Suspect's confessions, denials in Delphi murders take the spotlight in trial's second week

Before his arrest, the man charged with killing two middle school girls in Indiana repeatedly told police during a lengthy and at times testy interview that he had nothing to do with their deaths.

The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight

As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Audio Clip Spotlights Problems With Coach-to-Helmet Communication Technology

The audio was captured by a third party during Texas Tech’s game at T.C.U.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Harris and Trump command the market’s attention — but Jerome Powell may steal the spotlight

Investors are anxious about the possibility that it could take days, or even weeks, for the results of this week’s presidential and congressional races to be known. But Tuesday’s vote is hardly the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Veterans Day Spotlight: Empowering Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for a Brighter Future

Veteran entrepreneurs face many challenges, but these resources can help.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually

Controversy remains over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 bid The 54-year-old was re-elected Fifa president last year Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

With Peru in the global spotlight for APEC, so is one of the world's least popular presidents

The high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima has thrust one of the world’s least popular presidents into the limelight

World - ABC News - November 14

Curious case of the missing monkeys turns spotlight on South Carolina lab

Eight of the 43 macaques that escaped from facility breeding primates for medical research are still at large. Eight monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina are still at ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Animated contenders spotlight a ghost cat, snail hoarder, robots and a fowl villain

In another year of wildly varied animated features, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and the planet Cybertron send us their best.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump reelection bid

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to ever walk on the Moon, endorsed former President’s Trump reelection bid on Wednesday. Aldrin said in his official endorsement that the U.S. is facing “difficult ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Burberry Lifted by Report of Potential Moncler Bid

Shares in Burberry jumped on a report that Moncler could be considering a bid for the U.K. fashion group, which is currently pursuing a turnaround.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wins reelection bid

Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has won Utah's gubernatorial race over state Rep. Brian King (D), according to a projection from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. The incumbent's general election victory follows ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Tim Scott officially launches bid to run NRSC

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) officially rolled out his bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Friday, a move that would put him at the helm of the party’s midterm efforts to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Wrexham end winless run to boost promotion bid

Wrexham earned a 1-0 victory over Mansfield Town on Saturday as they continue their promotion bid in League One.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Berlin officially launches bid to host NFL games

Berlin's city government has officially launched its bid campaign on Tuesday to host NFL games over a five-year period beginning as early as next year.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

A Door Is Unlocked, and 43 Monkeys Make a Bid for Freedom

Dozens of rhesus macaques escaped a research facility in South Carolina. They’re still on the lam.

Health - The New York Times - November 12

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury

The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.

Gottheimer launches bid for New Jersey governor

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced Friday he would be throwing his hat in the race for New Jersey governor after much anticipation, joining an already crowded Democratic field to replace ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Flynn: Reaction to 2026 Holyrood bid 'not pleasant'

The SNP Westminster leader intends to stand for the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat.

Barça official: French team bid €250m for Yamal

Barcelona official Enric Masip has suggested Paris Saint-Germain were the club that bid €250 million for teenage forward Lamine Yamal last summer.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Cleveland launches formal bid for a WNBA team

The Cavs said Thursday they and Rock Entertainment Group had formally submitted a proposal for a WNBA expansion team.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Lisowski ends Bai's historic UK Championship bid

Jack Lisowski ends Bai Yulu’s bid to become the first woman to reach the last 32 of the UK Championship with a 6-1 win in the final qualifying round.

Friday Briefing: Gaetz Ends Bid for Attorney General

Plus, bathing in crude oil.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Sources: Patriots' Kraft denied again in HOF bid

Robert Kraft, who had been considered a favorite for the 2025 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has missed out again, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

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